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The significance of mathematical modelling is increasing in the field of mathematics education. Moreover, in recent decades, there has been a significant focus on the mathematical modelling competency in research concerning the teaching and learning of mathematical modelling and its practical uses. However, the performance on mathematical modelling competency is not ideal. There are many issues and challenges when students conduct the mathematical modelling. This literature review aims to identify the factors that affect mathematical modelling competency. The relevant articles were identified using the Narrative Literature Review method. The literature review mainly revealed that metacognition, reading comprehension, computational and critical thinking, self-efficacy, gender, academic year could affect students’ mathematical modelling competency.
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